Archives International Auctions Auction 72 December 7, 2021 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Colonial Fiscal Documents, and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 72 9 December 7, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 50 50 Central Bank of China, 1935 Issue Banknote China. 1935. 10 Yuan - Chungking, P-208 S/M#C300-82, Issued banknote, Blue-green and olive green, S/N A0528925, PMG graded Very Fine 20. Printer: BEPP. Rare note and first time offered by us. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-1000 51 51 Central Bank of China, 1945 “Top Pop” Specimen Banknote China. 1945. 500 Yuan, P-283s S/M#C300-244, Specimen banknote, Gray-black and light blue, S/N 1A 0000000, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 68 EPQ. Printer: SBNC. Tied with 2 other notes as the highest graded out of 53 graded in the PMG census. ���� Est. $550-750 52 52 Central Bank of China, 1945 Issue Specimen Banknote. China, 1945, 500 Yuan, Series 1-A, P-283s, S/M#300-244, Specimen, SYS in middle, black on light blue and gray with red seals and signatures, back olive green, Small red archival printing on top right border margin “PROOF 2 LSF 1A 4-11-45”, 8 Chinese character printer (SBNC), PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality). SBNC. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $325-650 53 53 Central Bank of China, 1945 Color Trial Specimen Banknote China. 1945. 1000 Yuan, P-289cts S/M#C300-265, Color Trial Specimen Banknote, Reddish- brown with SYS at center, Olive-brown back, S/N 1-A 000000, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. Printer: SBNC. ��������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-800 54 54 Central Bank of China, 1945 “Top Pop” Color Trial Specimen Banknote China. 1945. 1000 Yuan, P-289cts S/M#C300-265, Color Trial Specimen Banknote, Brown with SYS at center, Red back, S/N 1-A 000000, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 68 EPQ. Printer: SBNC. Tied with 1 other note as the highest graded out of 28 graded in the PMG census. ������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $650-1000 55 55 Central Bank of China and Central Reserve Bank of China Issued Banknote Quartet, ca. 1944-45 China….. 1944 and 1945. Lot of 4 issued banknotes, includes: 5000 Yuan P-305, Blue-black on multicolor underprint, VF; 200 Yuan P-J30a, Red-brown on pink underprint (2), XF to AU; and 1000 Yuan P-J32a, Deep gray-blue on multicolor underprint, XF. (4) ������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $75-150 56 56 Central Bank of China, 1946 Issued Banknote China. 1946. 2000 Yuan, P-307, S/M#C300-290, Issued banknote, Purple on gold underprint, S/N E/P 354458, Watermark: SYS & 2000, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Printer: W&S. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $230-350 57 57 Central Bank of China, 1947 Issue Banknote China. 1947. 5000 Yuan, P-312 S/M#C300-301, Issued banknote, Blue and aqua, S/N NW048836, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Printer: CPF. ��������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350